Wang calls for stronger BRICS solidarity to uphold fairness, justice

Unilateralism and the law of the jungle are undermining countries' legitimate rights and interests and damaging the norms governing international relations, making it necessary for BRICS countries to strengthen solidarity and coordination, China's top diplomat said on Monday.

Meeting with South African Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni in New Delhi, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said BRICS countries, as backbone forces of the Global South, should work together to uphold international fairness and justice and safeguard world peace and stability.

He described China as a trustworthy friend and partner of both South Africa and the continent of Africa.

China and South Africa should uphold mutual respect and win-win cooperation, keep improving exchange mechanisms at all levels, and consolidate and deepen strategic mutual trust, Wang said.

Wang called on the two countries to make full use of policy dividends such as zero-tariff treatment and the "Green Channel 2.0" for African agricultural and food products entering China so as to inject strong impetus into China-South Africa and China-Africa efforts to jointly advance modernization.

Ntshavheni said South Africa firmly adheres to the one-China principle and is ready to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China on multilateral platforms.

South Africa looks forward to maintaining close high-level exchanges with China, strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, cybersecurity, infrastructure and other fields, and lifting South Africa-China and Africa-China relations to a new level, she added.

Both Wang and Ntshavheni are in New Delhi to attend the 16th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisors and High Representatives on National Security.